Prince O(+> (Early 2000) “Man'O'War” – Promo CD Single USA
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- Feb 1
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This promotional CD single was the second radio-focused release from Prince O(+>’s 1999 album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, highlighting two different edits of the powerful title track.
Artist: Prince O(+>
Label: Arista / NPG Records
Date: Early 2000
Catalogue: ARPCD-3830
Format: Promo CD Single (Standard Jewel Case) Country: USA
A-Side: “Man'O'War” (Radio Edit Without Guitar Solo) (3:56)
Written by: Prince
Produced by: Prince
Man'O'War (Radio Edit Without Guitar Solo) (3:56)
Man'O'War (Radio Edit With Guitar Solo) (3:59)
Man'O'War (Call Out Research Hook) (0:10)
PERSONNEL Prince O(+> – vocals, all instruments, production Kirk A. Johnson – additional percussion NPG Orchestra – strings
THE STORY
“Man'O'War” was released as the second promotional single from Prince O(+>’s 23rd studio album Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. It followed the album’s lead single and showcased his rock-oriented side with dramatic production and powerful guitar work.
Two different radio edits were created — one with and one without the guitar solo — along with a short call-out hook for radio stations.
CONTEXT & NOTES
Housed in a standard jewel case with ethereal blue artwork featuring the Love Symbol. This USA promo was used to push the track at radio. It reached #22 on the Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart despite its promotional status.
CHART PERFORMANCE
Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – #22
RELATED MATERIAL
Prince O(+> (1999) Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic (Album)
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SOURCES
Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2.
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